Hollywood Studios Update: Grand Avenue Opens to Guests (PART 1)

A number of Guests visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios might feel a bit overwhelmed by the amount of construction walls and tarps seen around every corner of the park. While we agree that Hollywood Studios is currently a half-day park, we shouldn't forget that it still offers some excellent attractions and shows. Additionally, there are so many things to look forward to! We hope this photo-report will help build anticipation for all the wonderful new attractions that await us.

Disregard the fact that yesterday was a very gloomy day. Think positive thoughts...

As we recently reported, Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away will not be performed October 10-22:

Mandatory shots of the former entrance of The Great Movie Ride:

Let's head to Animation Courtyard:

Work continues on the former building that housed The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow:

The majority of the building is gone:

The entrance of Toy Story Land will be behind these tarps:

There's so much construction:

Next stop: Pixar Studios.

Star Wars Land is on the horizon:

Notice how the inner section of the rockwork is starting to take place behind the walls:

The new Grand Avenue is now open between Commissary Lane and Echo Lake:

Let's begin our tour of this area by checking out the Baseline Tap House: